At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, work continues to prepare space shuttle Discovery for…
Author: STS 133 Mission Updates
APU Loading Begins
Technicians will begin loading hydrazine fuel into space shuttle Discovery's three auxiliary power units today. The…
As Technicians ready Discovery, Last SRB Assembly Moves to VAB
The Space Shuttle Program's final solid rocket booster structural assembly -- the right-hand forward -- moved…
Technicians Focus on SRB Power Units Today
Technicians at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are servicing the solid rocket booster hydraulic power…
Review Finds No Lightning damage to Discovery, Pad
An extensive review today of space shuttle Discovery's systems and the ground support equipment at Launch…
Managers Evaluating Lightning Strikes at Launch Pad
Engineers are evaluating five lightning strikes that occurred yesterday afternoon within five miles of Launch Pad…
Final External Tank Rolled Into VAB
The external tank for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-134 mission was taken off the Pegasus barge this…
Leak Checks for Discovery Today
Technicians will conduct leak checks today on the quick disconnects for space shuttle Discovery's forward reaction…
Discovery Launch Preps Continue
Technicians at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A continue to prepare space shuttle Discovery for…
Workers Prep Discovery for Hypergolics
Workers at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida have extended a series…